KING’S INDISPOSITION
Abscess on Right Lung HIS CONDITION REMAINS GOOD (United P.A.—By Telegraph—Copyright > (Australian■ and N.Z. Press Association) (United Service) Received. 11.1 a.m. LONDON, Friday. FE King is suffering from an abscess which formed under the site of the old scar on the right side of the chest. It is now draining and his Majesty's general condition remains good. He will need to remain in bed, but will be able to transact public business.
Following the announcement last night that the King was confined to bed with a feverish attack, the following bulletin was issued at Windsor Castle today: “His Majesty the King has had a fair night. An abscess has formed under the site of the old scar on the right side of the chest, and is now draining. His general condition remains good. Though the King will need to remain in bed, his Majesty will be able to transact public business.” The bulletin is signed by Dr. Henry Martyn, Sir Stanley Hewett and Lord Dawson of Penn. Dr. Martyn, the family doctor at Windsor Castle, held a lengthy consultation this morning with Sir Stanley Hewett and Lord Dawson of Penn. It was officially announced tonight that his Majesty had a quiet day, with some sleep. His condition remains satisfactory. »
“If the King’s illness prevents his carrying on his State duties, it may complicate the political situation." says the “Daily News.” “It will probably involvev a Regency, as the Council in State, consisting of the Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Prime Minister and the Lord Chancellor, although still in existence, is not empowered to dissolve Parliament. Consequently, constitutional authorities differ whether it can receive the Prime Minister's resignation and summon his successor. Parliamentary sanction is necessary for the Regency to act. “But,” adds the “Daily News,” “in view of the fact that Parliament does not meet before June 25, the Council of State will probably hold a consultation with the Cabinet, the King’s doctors, and the Labour and Liberal leaders next week.”
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 678, 1 June 1929, Page 1
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